Just for Laughs
…snow on the ground, we headed up to the outside arena just for a little fun after a hard season of basic training. My pony, Rhiannon, just came in serious…
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Lateral 101: Move Your Horse Laterally, Diagonally
…step in the progression of teaching lateral movement is moving diagonally across the arena. From Corner to Corner Starting in one corner of your arena, ask your horse to walk…
When It’s Hot, It’s Hot
…or in the Southwest, a covered arena is a very different animal from the indoor arenas they may be used to. A covered arena usually has a kick-rail and a roof…
Team Penning
…for any team in the arena, by any person outside the arena, is prohibited. Assisting a team in the arena with finding their assigned cattle on the herd side of the foul…
The Trail As Training Ground
No arena work for at least two months. Avoid cantering and circles. Only straight lines over cavalletti, walking and trotting. The more hills, the better.” My veterinarian’s eyes scanned the…
Building Horse Facilities and Equestrian Spaces
When it comes to designing, building and improving horse facilities, and equestrian spaces, flexibility is key. From round pens and arenas to barns and storage sheds, choosing products and designing…
Footing—Don’t Lose Your Financial Grip
Good arena footing starts with the base. We’ve talked about commercial footings several times over the years, but these arenas are pricey at best. This time we decided to find…
Footing—Don’t Lose Your Financial Grip
Good arena footing starts with the base. We’ve talked about commercial footings several times over the years, but these arenas are pricey at best. This time we decided to find…
The Event at Rebecca Farm
…Sunday, July 15th: Show Jumping Tests Show Jumping Test 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. ARENA 1 – CIC1*, CCI1*, CCI2*, CIC3*, Advanced & Intermediate ARENA 2 – Preliminary & Preliminary…
Discovering Dressage (Again) in Portugal
…my small herd of horses remained safe from any possibility of being pulled into the dressage arena. “Leave the horses in peace,” was my new motto. “Breed, don’t ride,” became…